Your Results Snapshot

You have a unique set of traits that make you who you are. The study of personality identifies and organizes your characteristics and behaviors in such a way as to help you better understand yourself.
Your Personality Max report is intended to equip you to lead a more effective and fulfilling life.

Your Personality Type is ISTJ (Examiner)

Introverted (I) + Sensing (S) + Thinking (T) + Judging (J)

Your Temperament is SJ (Protector)

Sensing (S) + Judging (J)

Your Top Intelligences are Logical and Kinesthetic

"Personality is to a man what perfume is to a flower." — Charles M. Schwab

Your Personality Type

Your personality type is ISTJ.
This is based on your four Preferences: Introversion (I), Sensing (S), Thinking (T) and Judging (J).

Many of today's theories of psychological typology are based on the work of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung, who wrote Psychological Types in 1921.
He was the founder of analytical psychology, which studies the motivations underlying human behavior.

Your personality type is a detailed classification of the innate characteristics that make you who you are.
Each of the four temperaments can be divided into four types, making a total of 16 distinct personality types.
As with Temperament, your type is determined by the strength of your preferences.

No personality type is better than another. Each person has a unique set of equally valuable characteristics.
Understanding your type can be useful in many ways, including relationships and school or career.

ISTJ - The "Examiner"

ISTJs have a keen sense of right and
wrong. They are responsible, dependable and
loyal. As gifted administrators, they value
thoroughness, integrity and honesty. They
are practical and believe that work comes
before play. ISTJs always have a plan
and are prepared.

"Associate with men
of good quality if you
esteem your own
reputation; for it is
better to be alone than
in bad company." — George Washington

Examiners direct their energy inward. They are private and are energized by spending time alone. They are deliberate and independent. ISTJs usually have a small circle of friends. They are often the type that thinks before they speak. With a preference for Sensing, ISTJs process information through their senses. They are concrete and realistic people. They give attention to detail and live in the present.

ISTJs are Thinkers and make decisions with their head. They can be impersonal and firm with others. They are driven by thought and are objective. ISTJs are emotionally controlled. Examiners are structured, scheduled and organized. They seek closure. Completing tasks brings them great satisfaction.

Examiners define caring in terms of loyalty and responsibility. They are dependable and can be counted on. They prefer to observe when they are part of a group. They do not enjoy being the center of attention. On the contrary, Examiners find pleasure in solitude. Although they may be perceived as rigid, ISTJs have a great sense of humor. They often have a reputation of being trustworthy.

ISTJs take their responsibilities very seriously. They work well with a team but often prefer to work alone. They require structure and clear direction. They avoid stress and confrontation. ISTJs are dutiful and will often avoid taking a break until the work is done.

ISTJs often do well in school. Teachers appreciate their attention to detail and hard work. They do well with subjects that require precision and deliberate observation. They are concrete learners that want to learn practical skills. They are usually not energized by theoretical discussions. Many Examiners enjoy reading.

Examiners are service-oriented.
They strive to help others in whatever role they play.
They take responsibility seriously and honor their commitments.
They fulfill duties without seeking recognition. The ISTJs greatest contribution is their ability to work hard and to make sacrifices to keep society running smoothly.

Characteristic of an ISTJ

Dependable

Hardworking

Dutiful

Private

Thorough

Decisive

Efficient

Punctual

Traditional

Humorous

Practical

Deliberate

Responsible

Honest

Rule following

Loyal

Sacrificial

Devoted

Service-oriented

Scrupulous

Rigid

Committed

Typical Strengths

Good at listening

Committed and loyal

Excellent with money management

Precise and detailed

Handles criticism well

Possible Weaknesses

Can become too rigid

Not generous with praise

Desires to always be right

Not in tune with feelings

ISTJs make up 8.5% of all 16
personality types. ISTJs are the most prevalent personality
type among Introverts. On average, people are more Sensing, Thinking and Judging than the
opposite preferences.

1 in every 10 males is an ISTJ (10.5% of
all males). 1 in every 15 females is an ISTJ (6.5%
of all females). Among Introverts, there are more male
ISTJs than any other type-gender
combination.

Although female ISTJs are not extremely
uncommon, there are significantly more
male ISTJs, who outnumber females by
nearly 2 to 1. One reason there are more male ISTJs
is that males tend to be Thinkers (T)
while females are more often Feelers (F).

Your Cognitive Functions

You engage the world through four cognitive functions.
Each function is directed outward toward people and surroundings (Extraverted) or inward toward your thoughts (Introverted).
Your primary function is Introverted Sensing and secondary is Extraverted Thinking.

Introverted Sensing (Primary Function)

You use this function most often. Through Sensing (S), you process data with your five senses.
The Introverted Sensing function allows you to remember data in detail and to compare it with current information.
It is the ability to link present experiences to past experiences in search for a connection.

Extraverted Thinking (Secondary Function)

Your use of this function is somewhat high. While Thinking (T), you make decisions based on logic.
The Extraverted Thinking function enables you to organize and categorize items such as thoughts and arguments.
It is the ability to see the logical consequences of actions.
It follows sequence and organization.

Introverted Feeling (Tertiary Function)

You use this function but to a lesser degree. When Feeling (F), you make decisions based on feelings, so the Introverted Feeling function allows you to know what you value.
It is the ability to see through others and know what they are really like as if you had internal radar.
When you identify a person with similar values, there is a desire to connect.

Extraverted Intuition (Least Function)

You use this function least of the four. With Intuition (N), you process new information through impressions, possibilities and meanings.
Extraverted Intuition is what allows you to see different paths or ways.
When you receive information, you are able to see that there is more than one way to look at things.

Famous People of Your Type

Here is a sampling of famous people and fictional characters that are likely to be ISTJs like you.

George Washington

American President

Andrew Johnson

American President

Benjamin Harrison

American President

Herbert Hoover

American President

George H. W. Bush

American President

Thomas

Apostle of Jesus

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Athlete (Heptathlon)

Evander Holyfield

Boxer

Henry Ford

Businessman

Jack Webb

Actor, Producer

Condoleeza Rice

U.S. Secretary of State

Kirk Douglas

Actor

Warren Buffet

Investor, Businessman

Harry Truman

American President

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen of England

Rosalynn Carter

U.S. First Lady

Duke of Wellington

British Prime Minister

Anthony Hopkins

Actor

Gary Sinise

Actor

Joe Friday

Dragnet

Eeyore

Winnie the Pooh

Fred Mertz

I Love Lucy

Puddleglum

Chronicles of Narnia

Cliff Clavin

Cheers

Dallas

Alien

Bruce Wayne

Batman Begins

Jet Black

Cowboy Bebop

Gen. Yevgraf Zhivago

Doctor Zhivago

Frankie Dunn

Million Dollar Baby

Darth Vader

Star Wars

Evelyn Cross Mulwray

Chinatown

Career Matches for Your Type

ISTJs may find satisfaction with the following careers which tend to match well with their Examiner personality.
This list is not exhaustive and these are not guaranteed to be perfect matches for you but this may be a helpful starting point if you are planning to pursue a new career.

Accountant

Military Officer

Police Officer

Administrator

Auditor

Medical Doctor

Dentist

Financial Officer

Detective

Scientist

Math Teacher

Lawyer/Attorney

Judge

Manager

Computer Programmer

Computer Specialist

Librarian

Executive

Steelworker

Electrician

Mechanical Engineer

Systems Analyst

Technical Specialist

Technician

Your Temperament

Your temperament is SJ since you lean toward the Sensing (S) and Judging (J) preferences.
We identify your temperament by the strength of your Preferences.
Many psychologists, philosophers and other thinkers have for centuries proposed that there are four temperaments that can describe a person.

Temperament is a more broad classification than Personality Type. Each of the four temperaments is like an umbrella over four related personality types (for a total of 16 personality types).

SJ - The "Protector"

Protectors (SJs) are dependable, altruistic and honest. They are driven by a strict work ethic and place a high premium on helping others and serving the community. Protectors are gifted leaders because of their natural ability to organize, plan and strategize. They thrive in situations where they know what is expected of them since they appreciate rules and structure.

They are protective of the people they love, dutiful and very loyal. They value tradition and morality. Protectors often excel in school and perform with high standards. They do not appreciate when others break rules or challenge their authority. They dislike change and unpredictable situations.

"I thought I heard someone laughing just now. If anyone present wishes to make me the subject of his wit, I am very much at his service — with my sword — whenever he has leisure." — Reepicheep

Famous Protectors

Warren Buffet

Investor, Businessman

Harry Truman

American President

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen of England

Lyndon B. Johnson

American President

John D. Rockefeller

Industrialist

Sam Walton

Founder of Walmart

Rev. Billy Graham

Evangelist, Writer

Alfred Tennyson

Poet

George W. Bush

American President

William McKinley

American President

Don Knotts

Comedian

Sally Field

Actress

Jack Benny

Comedian, Actor

Terry Bradshaw

Football Player

Mary Tyler Moore

actress, comedian

George Washington

American President

Herbert Hoover

American President

Evander Holyfield

Boxer

Barbara Bush

American First Lady

Robert E. Lee

U.S. Army Officer

Jimmy Stewart

Actor

Cliff Clavin

Cheers

Rachel Lynde

Anne of Green Gables

Joe Friday

Dragnet

Princess Leia

Star Wars

Dr. Watson

Sherlock Holmes

Lucy van Pelt

Peanuts Comic

Donald Duck

Disney Character

Protector Career Matches

SJ's are commonly skilled at and often find satisfaction with the following careers.

Police

Military

Accountant

Auditor

Administrator

Manager

Supervisor

Judge

Teacher

Librarian

Researcher

Scientist

SJs (Protectors) make up about 41% of the general population.

There are slightly more female SJs than there are male.

More SJs have been American Presidents than any other temperament.

Your Preferences

There are four pairs of opposite preferences.
Everyone has a greater tendency toward one preference than the other in each pair.
For example, in the Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F) dichotomy, you personally have a stronger tendency toward Thinking (T).
Each preference has a single letter (such as "F") that identifies it.

Extraversion vs. Introversion in You

Extraversion (E) and Introversion (I) are opposite preferences.
Your natural tendency toward one is stronger than the other.
Extraversion and Introversion describe how a person directs their energy either outwardly toward people and
activities or inwardly toward thoughts and ideas. Of the two, your dominant preference is Introversion.
Although everybody exhibits characteristics of each preference to some degree, you can be referred to as an Introvert.

You are 15% more Introverted than the average

You are part of the minority of people who are primarily Introverted

Males on average are slightly more Introverted than females

Your Extraversion (E)

Extraversion is characterized by a preference to focus on the world outside the self. Extraverts are energized by social gatherings, parties and group activities. Extraverts are usually enthusiastic, gregarious and animated. Their communication style is verbal and assertive. Extraverts often need to talk. They enjoy the limelight.

Sociable

Energized by interaction

Assertive

Gregarious

Talkative

Enthusiastic

Expressive

Volunteers personal info

Many friends

Easy to approach

Enjoys groups

Your Introversion (I)

Introversion is characterized by a preference to focus on the inside world. Introverts are energized by spending time alone or with a small group. They find large group gatherings draining because they seek depth instead of breadth of relationships. Introverts process information internally. They are often great listeners.

Energized by time alone

Private

Keeps to self

Quiet

Deliberate

Internally aware

Fewer friends

Prefers smaller groups

Peaceful

Independent

Thinks before speaking

Enjoys solitude

Sensing vs. Intuition in You

You use Sensing (S) and Intuition (N) to receive and process new information either by using your five senses or in more abstract ways.
Both preferences in this pair are used by everybody to some degree.
With that said, you can be classified as Sensor since your dominant preference is Sensing.

Your strength of Sensing is near the average

You are part of the majority of people who are primarily Sensing

Females on average are slightly more Sensing than males

Your Sensing (S)

Sensors focus on the present.
They are "here and now" people.
They are factual and process information through the five senses.
They see things as they are because they are concrete and literal thinkers.
They trust what is certain.
Sensors value realism and common sense.
They like ideas with practical applications.

Concrete

Realistic

Lives in the present

Aware of surroundings

Notices details

Practical

Goes by senses

Factual

Trusts certainty

Values common sense

Your Intuition (N)

Intuitive people live in the future.
They are immersed in the world of possibilities.
They process information through patterns and impressions.
Intuitive people value inspiration and imagination.
They gather knowledge by reading between the lines.
Their abstract nature attracts them toward deep ideas, concepts and metaphors.
They can see the "big picture" and are analytical.

Future-focused

Sees possibilities

Inventive

Imaginative

Deep

Abstract

Idealistic

Complex

Theoretical

Philosophical

Thinking vs. Feeling in You

The Thinking (T) and Feeling (F) preference pair refers to how you make decisions, either by objective logic or subjective feeling. Your dominant preference is Thinking so you can be classified as a Thinker.
Each of the two preferences are employed by everybody at different times and to different degrees.

You are 2% more Thinking than the average

Thinkers like you make up about half of the population

The majority of males are Thinkers while the majority of females are Feelers

Your Thinking (T)

Thinking people are objective.
They make decisions based on facts.
They are ruled by their head instead of their heart (but are not without emotion).
Thinking people judge situations and others based on logic.
They value truth over tact and can easily identify flaws.
They are critical thinkers and oriented toward problem solving.

Logical

Objective

Decides with head

Seeks truth

Rational

Impersonal

Critical thinking

Thick-skinned

Firm with people

Driven by thought

Your Feeling (F)

Feeling people are subjective.
They make decisions based on principles and values.
They are ruled by their heart instead of their head.
Feeling people judge situations and others based on feelings and extenuating circumstances.
They seek to please others and want to be appreciated.
They value harmony and empathy.

Decides with heart

Dislikes conflict

Passionate

Driven by emotion

Gentle

Easily hurt

Empathetic

Caring

Warm

Subjective

Judging vs. Perceiving in You

Judging (J) and Perceiving (P) are how you interact with the world outside yourself, either in a structured or flexible manner.
All people use both of these preferences to different degrees but one is more dominant.
Since your dominant preference is Judging, you can be referred to as a Judger.

You are 16% more Judging than the average

You are part of the slight majority of people who are primarily Judging

Females on average are slightly more Judging than males

Your Judging (J)

Judging people think sequentially.
They value order and organization.
Their lives are scheduled and structured.
Judging people seek closure and enjoy completing tasks.
They take deadlines seriously.
They work then they play.
The Judging preference does not mean judgmental.
Judging refers to how a person deals with day-to-day activities.